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Ex-F1 reserve Celis makes Indy Lights switch
Recent Force India Formula 1 reserve driver Alfonso Celis Jr. has made the switch across to Indy Lights for the 2018 season, signing a deal with Juncos Racing.

Pagenaud refreshed, focused ahead of bid to reclaim IndyCar crown
Simon Pagenaud feels refreshed and better-prepared heading into this year's Verizon IndyCar Series season following a quiet off-season, acting as a boost as he bids to reclaim the drivers' championship from Penske teammate Josef Newgarden.

Patrick set for Ed Carpenter Racing drive at Indy 500
Danica Patrick looks set to line up for Ed Carpenter Racing at the 102nd Indianapolis 500 in May after a slip in her words in a NASCAR media event on Wednesday.

Patrick: Deal in place for Indy 500 swansong
Danica Patrick has confirmed she has a deal in place for this year's Indianapolis 500 that will mark her final competitive outing as a racing driver before hanging up her helmet.

Dixon pleased with first IndyCar windscreen test
Four-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon was pleased with his experience of IndyCar’s new windscreen prototype, which made its track testing debut at Phoenix on Thursday.

Daly vows to make IndyCar return after losing seat
Conor Daly has vowed to return to the Verizon IndyCar Series in the future after missing out on the final available full-season seats for the 2018 season, leaving him to face a year on the sidelines.

Fittipaldi secures Coyne IndyCar deal for 2018
Pietro Fittipaldi will make his debut in the Verizon IndyCar Series this year after signing a seven-race deal with Dale Coyne Racing, including the Indianapolis 500 in May.

INDYCAR to test ‘windscreen’ cockpit protection
INDYCAR will take its latest step towards introducing a form of cockpit protection to the Verizon IndyCar Series when Scott Dixon trials the new ‘windscreen’ design at Phoenix International Raceway next week.

INDYCAR confirms points reduction for Indy 500 qualifying
INDYCAR has confirmed it will slash the points awarded for Indianapolis 500 qualifying in 2018, as well as revising the format to set the grid for the other oval events on the schedule.

Bourdais: F1 has 'no consideration' for US-based drivers
Sebastien Bourdais says Formula 1 figures have "no consideration" for drivers who may wish to make the switch from IndyCar into grand prix racing, wading into the debate regarding American drivers in the series.

Patrick secures sponsorship for Daytona 500, Indy 500 swansongs
Danica Patrick has taken a big step towards confirming her final racing plans for this year's Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500 after securing sponsorship from former partner GoDaddy.

Leena Gade appointed Hinchcliffe race engineer at Schmidt Peterson
Three-time Le Mans 24 hour winner race engineer Leena Gade has been named James Hinchcliffe’s team chief at Schmidt Peterson Motorsport, becoming Indycar’s first female lead race engineer.

Fittipaldi exploring options in IndyCar, Indy Lights
Pietro Fittipaldi is considering shifting his racing career to the United States for 2018 as he explores options in both the Verizon IndyCar Series and Indy Lights.

Chip Ganassi Racing rules out Patrick Indy 500 deal
Chip Ganassi Racing has ruled out a deal to run Danica Patrick in this year's Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500 as part of her farewell races before retiring from motorsport.

Chaves confirmed for full-time IndyCar return in 2018
Gabby Chaves will return to the Verizon IndyCar Series full-time in 2018 with Harding Racing after a successful three-race stint last year.

New-look Indy car continues to gain positive feedback
Drivers in the Verizon IndyCar Series have continued to give positive feedback for the new-look Indy car for the 2018 season as testing continued at Sebring this week.

King treating 2018 as ‘learning year’ in IndyCar
Jordan King says he will treat his debut season in the Verizon IndyCar Series in 2018 as a “learning year” before setting his sights on a full-season drive in the future.

Ex-IMSA race steward Novak named IndyCar race director
Former IMSA race steward Kyle Novak has been named the new IndyCar race direction from 2018 by IndyCar President Jay Frye.

Alonso hopeful of Indy 500 return in 2019
Fernando Alonso hopes his Formula 1 schedule will allow him to return to the Indianapolis 500 in 2019 as he bids to become the second man in history to complete the 'triple crown of motorsport'.

Rene Binder joins Juncos on four-race IndyCar deal
Ex-GP2 and Formula V8 3.5 racer Rene Binder will make his debut in the Verizon IndyCar Series later this year after signing a four-race deal with new team Juncos Racing.

Patrick: Finding Indy 500 drive 'taking longer than I'd like'
Danica Patrick says her plans to make her final two competitive racing appearances in this year's Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500 are taking longer than expected to come together and be finalised.

Jordan King joins Ed Carpenter Racing in IndyCar
Jordan King will make his debut in the Verizon IndyCar Series with Ed Carpenter Racing this year after joining the team for the road and street course events on the 2018 schedule.

Harvey hopes growing British IndyCar interest could lead to UK race
Jack Harvey hopes an increase in British interest in the Verizon IndyCar Series could lead to the American single-seater championship staging a race in the UK in the years to come.
